roars at the evening, roars at the edge,
breeds beneath its surface, the endless waves
reflections of those who dwell beneath

stars wiggle in the meander of its ripples,
foam collects at its breach, its point of surrender
but do not swim, do not dive

beneath its waves, comfortable swimmer still gripped
by daytime bravery, this ocean is alive, it is different
you swam when it slept, when you were only a dream

as you sleep the ocean swims beneath your dreams
do not mistake your easy snore for the siren
whisper of the ocean upon the shore

you are flesh, naked and alone, great creatures
from prehistoric times drift by unnoticed, their immensity
too much for your senses; predators wait to tear at you

your shield, your confidence, does not matter, you are alone
you will not win, you will be swept away, unknown, unnoticed
for you leapt at night into the mouth of the sea